I am a medical writer and editor (30+ years in the making), and decided to add patient advocacy to my experience and resume. After all, family and friends frequently call me for medical advice. Why not make it official! I had not counted on also becoming a caregiver, but now, my 97-year-old mother lives with me. It’s both a blessing and a serious challenge. I still have my work, and I work out of my home office. I still care for two pups–one elderly, the other with new onset seizures. And now mom has joined the family.

Fortunately, my husband helps with tending to mom, but he cannot partake in mom’s personal care and difficult bathroom sessions. Several years ago, I moved into a small, but charming home–with only one bathroom. Although I had planned to add another bathroom eventually, the work is still not done and is becoming more and more remote. Quarters are tight, but cozy. And asepsis is a continuing challenge.

Because I am a writer and enjoy putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), I decided to start this blog. It’s a way of holding hands with other caregivers and possibly sharing and receiving advice. This is my day, my life–or part of it. I hope readers will join me in laughing or crying and finding solace or solutions. Just know: you are not alone. You are never alone.

For patient advocacy information, please visit my website or
 download my brochure: Empowering Patients, Facilitating Healthcare.